1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Abarth | SsangYong |
| Model | 2200 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
